Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2022-09-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet us at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
We will be following federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures during the hike.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2022-09-20 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Meet in front of the nature center. For more information call (317) 327-7180. Beginning birders welcome!
We will be following federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures during the hike. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn’t canceled.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2022-09-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-09-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting August 31 and ending November 16. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to find parking.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2022-09-21 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2022-09-28 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2022-10-02 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), 2022-10-12 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York), 2022-10-16 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels. You may begin anytime during the season and come as often as you like. Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
These hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park past the Nature Center.
Plan to follow existing federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures.

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2022-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2022-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
These walks are opportunities to meet other birders, hopefully see new birds, have new experiences, and learn from each other. All walks are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling, or local bird happenings by searching “Greenfield Birders” on Facebook. Feel free to join!

Cool Creek Bird Hikes
2022-09-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-01 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-15 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Join expert birder Keith Starling each Saturday for a hike through Cool Creek.
No registration is required.
Meet in the north parking lot past the Nature Center.
Plan to follow existing federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures.

Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
2022-09-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-16 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
Fall migration is lively and full of warblers, raptors, sparrows, and other songbirds. During the walk, expert birder Don Gorney will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify cryptic fall warblers, drab flycatchers, and LBJ’s, or Little Brown Jobs, also known as sparrows.
Walks are approximately two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot at 8:00 am.

Bird Hike at Marott Woods Nature Preserve
2022-09-30 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Marott Park & Nature Preserve – 75th Street, 899 E 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Experienced birders from ABAS will lead a bird hike sponsored by the Friends of Marott Woods Nature Preserve. Beginning birders welcome. This should be prime time for migration. The preserve has dirt trails and the terrain is generally flat. Don’t forget your binoculars. A few pairs may be available to lend for the morning.
The bird hike is free and no advance registration is required. We’ll meet at the parking lot on the NORTH side of the park along 75th Street.

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2022-10-05 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming. Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist or other guest leaders the first Wednesday of each month and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Meet in the parking lot of the Taylor Center of Natural History.
Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Plan to follow existing federal, state, and local mask and COVID preventions guidelines.

Beckenholdt Park Bird Hike
2022-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Beckenholdt Family Park, 2770 North Franklin St, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Nature’s Myths: Fact or Fiction?
2022-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Owls cannot swivel their eyes and must turn their head to see objects not directly in front of them. Bulls are enraged by the color red. Fact or fiction? Join Amanda Smith, Hamilton County Parks Superintendent of Natural Resources and Education, to find out the answers. She will relate many of the myths attributed to nature and either confirm or debunk their accuracy. Some may surprise you.

Waterfowl ID Workshop
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join Jessica Helmbold, ABAS Education Chair, as she presents how to identify Indiana’s waterfowl species. Jessica is an Indy Parks Naturalist, waterfowl enthusiast, and former Jr. Duck Stamp judge. After her one-hour workshop, there will be an opportunity to stay and practice identifying waterfowl on the reservoir from the Ornithology Center viewing room. Bring binoculars if desired.
The class is free, though registration is recommended. There is a fee to enter Eagle Creek Park. Email info@amosbutleraudubon with any questions and to register.
Photo courtesy of Jessica Helmbold.
